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December 20 20122012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an ornate hall. A long-haired figure in orange-brown robes sits on a silver-framed throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, wearing a pink and red flower garland, and holds a folded white cloth. Opposite, a man in white kurta with an orange-saffron shawl sits on a yellow shag mat with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them, devotees in white and orange shawls sit or stand, and a golden lion-shaped figure stands in the foreground. a person candidate is seated on the throne, recognisable by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a floral garland. The scene shows a seated devotee receiving padapuja-style honour.2012-12-20A photograph of a ceremonial blessing in an indoor hall. A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with pink and white flower garlands sits on an ornate silver-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, reaching out to touch the forehead of a kneeling man in white dhoti and orange shawl whose palms are raised. Behind them, a flower arrangement, a golden pillar, and white-clad devotees in orange shawls sit on patterned carpets, with a screen showing a video nearby. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the seated figure, based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands. The scene resembles a padapuja blessing.2012-12-20A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a pink and red flower garland, long dark hair, and a gold necklace, placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling young man with short reddish hair in a white kurta and an orange shawl. The seated figure holds a white card, and a veiled ornate silver throne with a tiger-print cushion sits beside a gold lion-form stand. Behind them, a white-clad attendant in an orange sash and a seated woman in white with an orange shawl watch. Floral arrangements and a draped orange-and-yellow canopy decorate the hall. The ritual appears to be a blessing or initiation with a raised-hand gesture, and the seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference with saffron robes, garland and ornate adornments.2012-12-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long purple orchid garland sits on an ornate silver-and-cushioned throne draped with a leopard-print cloth. Before him, a bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl kneels on a white fluffy rug, hands pressed together and holding a small offering, in what appears to be a padapuja. Behind them, several people in white and orange-red garments stand and sit in a room with a golden-yellow screen, a potted plant and a wooden floor. A small pink-and-orange figurine lies on the floor at the throne's base.2012-12-18June 06 20142014-06-06December 20 20122012-12-20A photograph of a pada puja ritual in an indoor hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate silver-backed throne, wearing a garland of pink and red flowers and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He extends his hand toward a kneeling man in white kurta with an orange shawl, who has his hands joined at his chest. A golden lion-shaped figure stands in the foreground on a yellow shag rug.2012-12-20May 12 20142014-05-12A photograph of a padapuja-style moment in an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland with red berry beads. Facing him, a grey-haired man in white kurta with an orange shawl kneels on a yellow shaggy rug, palms pressed together. Behind them, several people in white and orange garments sit on the rug, and a gold lion figurine rests at the lower left. A projection screen and a wall of hanging strands are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and the ornate throne.2012-12-20December 12 20122012-12-12